In parts of Europe, nursing homes use physical restraints on residents, citing safety. But experts warn of harm.

A series of recent changes could have significant implications for how Americans receive and pay for their shots.

Scientists are worried about the future of the Million Veteran Program, which houses critical data for health research.

As people turn to AI for therapy and companionship, some say the models still need to learn the nuances of human humor.

I think probably it links to the problem of conscience — where it is, where it’s not.” In her 2014 book “Not Tonight: ...

National organizations say indoor pools should close during storms. Not everyone’s convinced the policy makes sense.

Loss of support staff has slowed critical investigations of drug manufacturers. Little relief has materialized.

It felt like the floor dropped out,” researcher Uri Manor said after the sudden suspension of his lab’s award.

In 2006, a new study on antidepressants was making headlines with its promising results: Two-thirds of participants who tried various antidepressants recovered from their depression symptoms within ...

Recreation researchers are studying how to minimize human impact on public lands while maximizing accessibility.

Polar ground stations like this one are the only spots where satellites in certain orbits can downlink their data and receive commands on every trip around Earth. U.S. science, weather forecasting, ...

Its approach is novel: Most geoengineering research today is led by scientists in the U.S. at universities and federal agencies, and the work they are doing is more or less accessible to public ...